Staff Structures Design Engineer - Chassis

ALSO • Palo Alto, CA

3d • $190,000 - $225,000

About The Position

We’re ALSO, an electric mobility company originally conceived as a part of Rivian. We’re a passionate team of builders, dreamers, doers and innovators, focused on creating entirely new (not to mention, innovative and delightful) vertically integrated, small EVs designed to meet the global mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. Our mission is to inspire everyone to ride ALSO—replacing many local car, truck and SUV miles with ones on vehicles that are more affordable, more enjoyable and 10-50x more efficient.
ALSO is looking for a Staff Structures Design Engineer to design frame, suspension, brakes, body panels, and other chassis components critical for the next generation light electric vehicles

Requirements

• Skilled in developing and evaluating multiple design concepts considering performance, cost,manufacturability, and packaging constraints.
• Experience designing structural components for high-volume production.
• Familiar with DFM for die casting, sand casting, forging, injection molding, and stamping.
• Proficient in CAE tools (Sim Solid, Ansys) with strong grasp of boundary conditions and load application.
• Proficient in 3D/2D CAD modeling (Catia V5/V6 preferred).
• Strong fundamentals in statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials, and material properties
• Knowledge of PLM systems, engineering change processes, and BOM structuring.
• Experienced in GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical assembly, integration, troubleshooting, and documentation.
• Experience bringing products into production

Responsibilities

• Design and model mechanical components and assemblies (e.g., die castings, injection-molded. plastics, sheet metal, fasteners).
• Create detailed 2D drawings and manufacturing documentation.
• Apply topology optimization to balance structural strength within packaging constraints.
• Execute linear static stress analyses for complete chassis systems.
• Lead design verification planning and reporting (DVP&R).
• Develop and maintain program-specific design failure mode and effects analyses (DFMEAs).
• Create drawing packages and manufacturing instructions for parts and assemblies.
• Coordinate validation efforts between Tier 1 and Tier 2 suppliers
• Collaborate cross-functionally across mechanical, electrical, manufacturing, and test teams from concept through production.
• Support hands-on prototype builds and component fabrication

Benefits

• Robust health coverage. Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by ALSO with FSA & HSA options.
• One Medical membership and dedicated insurance advocates.
• Rich fertility and family building benefits with Progyny.
• Flexible time off.
• 401(k) match.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed